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Using Living Trusts to Protect Your Business Assets
Business Succession

Using Living Trusts to Protect Your Business Assets

Business owners work hard to build their assets and establish their companies. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure that these assets are protected for the business’s continuity and the owner’s peace of mind. One way of safeguarding these assets is by utilizing a living trust. This article discusses how a living trust can protect your business assets. What Is a Living Trust? A living trust is a legal entity created to hold assets, often for the benefit of certain individuals. It’s called a “living” trust because it’s established while you’re alive, unlike a testamentary trust, which comes into effect upon your…

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Pitfalls of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning: Should I Use a DIY Trust?
Asset Protection

Pitfalls of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning: Should I Use a DIY Trust?

Estate planning is a critical component of financial stability, ensuring that your wishes are honored in life and after death. In this digital age, online platforms offering do-it-yourself legal documentation have gained popularity, tempting many to wonder, “Should I use a DIY trust?” While these services seem convenient and cost-effective, they often fall drastically short of a reliable estate plan created by a seasoned attorney. Using a DIY trust can lead to numerous legal complications, emotional distress and financial loss. Do You Need a Will or a Living Trust? Understanding the Difference A living…

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Strategies to Build and Preserve Generational Wealth
Asset Protection

Strategies to Build and Preserve Generational Wealth

Generational wealth is a topic of immense importance. It represents the financial legacy one generation leaves for the next, enabling families to build a stable foundation for their descendants. However, preserving this wealth for future generations requires careful planning and management. This article delves into the intricacies of preserving generational wealth and the strategies wealthy families employ to ensure that their assets last for generations. What Is Generational Wealth? Generational wealth refers to assets passed down from one generation to the next. This can include property, money, stocks, businesses and other valuable resources. Many wealthy families aim to grow their…

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How Does a Living Trust Protect Your Legacy
Asset Protection

How Does a Living Trust Protect Your Legacy

A living trust won’t be for everyone. However, it can provide big benefits for some. Many people use a living trust for one big reason: avoiding probate. However, there are other reasons you should seriously consider.

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Top Tips for Estate Planning
Estate Planning

Top Tips for Estate Planning

There’s a lot to keep up with when estate planning. These tips could help, from updating beneficiaries after changing your plan to understanding will-substitute options, like transfer on death.

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Why You Should Put Your House in a Trust
Estate Planning

Why You Should Put Your House in a Trust

Putting a home into a trust has several benefits, from avoiding the lengthy probate process to providing potential tax advantages. This article discusses some of the intricacies of trusts and the importance of consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney. What Is a Trust and Why Is It Important? A trust is a legal arrangement where one person (the grantor) transfers ownership of their assets, like a house, to a trustee. The trustee holds and manages these assets on behalf of the named beneficiaries. One main benefit of putting property in a trust is to avoid probate, which can be…

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